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Advice On Cooling Systemhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/advice-cooling-system-361002.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:07:25 GMTI need to know how to plump a coolant system using a expansion tank with pressure cap and no cap on radiator. It is a SBC in a 06 CTS caddy. Ive run it till it was warm but can't seem to get thermostat to open. I have the hose from tank t'd to outlet hose on heater core that runs back to intake. Should it be somewhere else? There are three lines on the tank 5/8 on the bottom 1/4 inch in top of tank and another 1/4 connected to release cap pressure when exceeds 16lbs.

This is the car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-i55kuwsA4
]]>Enginejohnbobhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/advice-cooling-system-361002.htmlHow to swap a Cam in a Crate motor?http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/how-swap-cam-crate-motor-360994.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:06:45 GMTI bought a crate motor P/N 12568758 ( link to Summit for clarity http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12568758) for my 94 C1500 pickup truck. This motor is suppost to be the one that came in the truck. I plan to still run the TBI system that came on the truck. I thought that I since I have the...I bought a crate motor P/N 12568758 ( link to Summit for clarity http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12568758) for my 94 C1500 pickup truck. This motor is suppost to be the one that came in the truck. I plan to still run the TBI system that came on the truck. I thought that I since I have the motor still in the crate it maybe a good time to swap the cam. However I have never swapped a cam in anything before. Most of my automotive knowledge involves wankel rotary engines. This is my 1st SBC. I was also wondering if anyone had a recommend cam for this application.
]]>EngineRaksj04http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/how-swap-cam-crate-motor-360994.htmlHolley 4160 primary jetshttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/holley-4160-primary-jets-360978.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:14:30 GMTHi.

Bought a new 4160 Holley vacuum secondary for my stock Chevy 350...!
I want to bolt it on the Weiand squarebore intake but i'm not sure if the jets which company put in the carb is suitable for stock 350?!
Would you tell me the size of the jets on 4160 Holley and which size give me good mileage and performance?!

Thanks.
]]>Hotrodding BasicsBuick b4http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/holley-4160-primary-jets-360978.htmlNew guy with sewing machinehttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/new-guy-sewing-machine-360970.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:50:20 GMTI just joined this forum, and I wanted to write to thank all of the other members who have posted information on the subject of sewing machines and interior work. I am gearing up to attempt my own upholstery work on the 33 Ford 5 window coupe I'm building.

Based on what I've learned here and elsewhere, I recently purchased a used Pfaff 1245. I've been fiddling around with it for about a week, learning how it works, learning how to adjust, making practice stitches, etc. It came with a 3450 rpm clutch motor which, for me, is unworkable. So today I'm picking up a Cobra brushless DC servo motor from Leather Machine Co. (similar to SewQuiet motor).

I am amazed in the amount of interest and knowledge that hot rodders have on the subject of sewing and interior work. Again, thanks to all who shared so much good info. With what I've learned here, I think I'll have a fighting chance of doing some decent work for my coupe.

JJ
]]>InteriorJalopyJoehttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/new-guy-sewing-machine-360970.htmlrocker ratioshttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rocker-ratios-360962.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:28:03 GMTI understand the ratio of a rocker, but I see a lot of people running both 1.5 and 1.6 at the same time , I am assuming that the 1.6 is on the intake side to add more lift.??????
why not just run a 1.6 ratio on both Intake and exhaust sides???I understand the ratio of a rocker, but I see a lot of people running both 1.5 and 1.6 at the same time , I am assuming that the 1.6 is on the intake side to add more lift.??????

why not just run a 1.6 ratio on both Intake and exhaust sides???
]]>Enginebigmac73http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/rocker-ratios-360962.htmlHey Dan,http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hey-dan-360946.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:12:55 GMTCan this "Palight" foamboard be permanently butt-welded? I need a piece 12x54, all I can find are 48" pieces. If so, I could buy some smaller pieces at a great cost savings, how would this be done without any overlap?

Russ
]]>InteriorS10xGNhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hey-dan-360946.htmlPortable Media Blaster Tiphttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/portable-media-blaster-tip-360938.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:07:00 GMTI have recieved many good tips and information from this site, I thought I would share something with everyone. I hope it helps someone.
I recently purchased a portable media blaster from HF. It worked for a while and then just quit working. I was thinking of how I could finish my job, and I...I have recieved many good tips and information from this site, I thought I would share something with everyone. I hope it helps someone.

I recently purchased a portable media blaster from HF. It worked for a while and then just quit working. I was thinking of how I could finish my job, and I thought about a 3M body shutz under coating gun I have. I dug it out and gave it a try, and it worked great. The only problem is the 3M gun is designed to fit a certain size can. I don't know how long the 3M gun will hold up, but it works great.
]]>Garage - Toolsmcdnhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/portable-media-blaster-tip-360938.htmlFloor Shifter for 700 R4http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/floor-shifter-700-r4-360930.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:57:16 GMTI plan to swap out my TH400 for a 700 R4. I currently have a Hurst Quarter Stick on my TH400. I like the way it works, but don't know if it will work with the 700 R4. My current shifter is a 3 speed and I would think I need a 4 speed shifter for the 700 R4. I thought someone might know of a factory floor shifter from a particular year model that may fit. Also, what are good after market shifters?

Thank you,
Mike
]]>Transmission - Rearendmcdnhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/floor-shifter-700-r4-360930.htmlQuestions about a rebuilt 360 Dodgehttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/questions-about-rebuilt-360-dodge-360922.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:16:54 GMTI've recently finished a rebuild (my first) on a '75 Dodge 360 for a '48 Dodge 1/2 ton (though is currently in an '83 Prospector till the '48 is ready for it), and though it runs well, I just have a few issues I'm not sure on.
The engine came from a '75 Dodge Monaco, was bored 30 over and degreased by both the machine shop and myself, has a MoPar Purple shaft 340 cam (can't recall the exact specs off hand at the moment), 9:1 pistons, an old Edelbrock LD340 intake, a Summit Racing 600 cfm carb, HEI distributor and until it warms up enough to install the headers, stock exhaust manifolds. The crank and rods checked out fine, so all new stock sized bearings were used with a Melling high volume oil pump. I used all quality big name parts that came in a kit. It's been properly broken in, and I just did its third oil change (first after 1/2 hr at 2000 rpm, second at around 250 kms, third after about 500 kms).
The issues I'm having are timing, hot starting (which I assume are related), and oil pressure.
I didn't put timing tape and the balancer (which I will once I get some), and I just have a plain old timing light, so I don't know where the timing is set. I put in an adjustable timing set, and retarded the cam timing 2 degrees as per the instructions that came with it to bring the power band down a bit in the rpm range. I timed it for best vacuum. It starts great cold, and runs good, no stumbling or anything, even when I nail it. The thermostat is stuck open now (fail safe junk), and according to the stock temp gauge, isn't heating up to where it used to sit. Once it's warmed up as much as it does, when I try to start it, it doesn't really crank, but makes a few knocking sounds, then is suddenly running. It sounds as if the starter (a new stock unit) is having trouble turning it over. It will start every time, and once it's started it runs fine.
The other issue is the oil pressure. I live in a small town, and everyone I've asked gives me conflicting information on this. How high should the oil pressure be in a fresh engine? It idles at around 55-60 pds. I've always ran with the 10pds per 1000 rpm rule. Is this normal for a new engine? I'm currently running 5/30 synthetic with a zinc additive. I broke it in with regular 10/30 with the zinc (used 10/30 in the second oil change as well, moved to the 5/30 once it started getting rediculously cold here).
Thanks for any help! Prior to this, I've never really wandered away from stock engines, so I don't really know what's normal for a performance build.
]]>Enginefuriousgeorgehttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/questions-about-rebuilt-360-dodge-360922.htmlExcellent Reading for the First Time Engine Builderhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/excellent-reading-first-time-engine-builder-360914.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:03:54 GMTI recently found this PDF. It's about 1/3 of the Engine Builder's handbook as shown on Canadian Google Books. It's not a book about what parts to choose, but various strategies in actally prepping/checking/installing engine components (along with the reasons for doing so). I think it would be excellent reading for any first time engine builder, and it looks to be pretty interesting to even the more experienced people.

https://books.google.ca/books?id=p1z...0bores&f=false
]]>Engine2001Blazer4x4http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/excellent-reading-first-time-engine-builder-360914.htmlsummit paintshttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/summit-paints-360906.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:23:46 GMTHi, has anybody used the paint and products by Summit racing ? single stage or 2 stage ? Just wondering how it was to use, how it turned out. I have only painted one car before and used PPG paint.
Thanks JeffHi, has anybody used the paint and products by Summit racing ? single stage or 2 stage ? Just wondering how it was to use, how it turned out. I have only painted one car before and used PPG paint.

Thanks Jeff
]]>Body - ExteriorJeffEhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/summit-paints-360906.htmlwheel trackhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/wheel-track-360874.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:54:36 GMTwanted to know if any one knows what the front wheel track of a 1965 rambler american 440 would be?wanted to know if any one knows what the front wheel track of a 1965 rambler american 440 would be?
]]>Suspension - Brakes - Steeringmartioushttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/wheel-track-360874.htmlBuilding a 350 4 bolt chevyhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/building-350-4-bolt-chevy-360866.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:17:32 GMTHello everyone, im a 55 year old male that just finished raising my 4 daughters as a single parent.
I have a 1977 chevy 350 4 bolt main engine i am going to build for my 1992 jeep wrangler
i have purchased a edelbrock performer plus cam amd edelbrock 600 cfm carb and alum intake. The cam is a...Hello everyone, im a 55 year old male that just finished raising my 4 daughters as a single parent.
I have a 1977 chevy 350 4 bolt main engine i am going to build for my 1992 jeep wrangler
i have purchased a edelbrock performer plus cam amd edelbrock 600 cfm carb and alum intake. The cam is a 3702 model number. If anyone has any ideas about what i should do with the stock 192 heads please let me know im not sure if i should just clean them up and leave them stock or have them machined to 2.02 or just buy 2.02 heads. The pistons, rods, and crank are all stock also. I would like to have some suggestions on those also. Keep them and use them or replace them and with what. I am on disibility and a limited budget so i really need to get the best bang for my buck.
Thank you all
]]>Introduce Yourselfmgdake59http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/building-350-4-bolt-chevy-360866.htmlNeed Help Identifying Hot Rodhttp://www.hotrodders.com/forum/need-help-identifying-hot-rod-360858.html
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:11:11 GMTHey guys, I run an Instagram page and I need help identifying this Hot Rod I took a picture of awhile back. I can usually identify 'em for the most part but this one seems to be stumping me. I was thinking Plymouth but I am unsure. Help? :confused:

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Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:58:55 GMTI took out my 350 from k5 blazer going to install it in my 49 chevy. This is what i got 350 bored.30 tbi with rv cam. I am looking to carb it so what intake and carb would be best? I also got my hands on free vortec heads that i would like to install and if i am going to do that i might as well...I took out my 350 from k5 blazer going to install it in my 49 chevy. This is what i got 350 bored.30 tbi with rv cam. I am looking to carb it so what intake and carb would be best? I also got my hands on free vortec heads that i would like to install and if i am going to do that i might as well install a little bigger cam. so what route should i take. thanks to anyone who helps.
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